People of all religions have started welcoming Ganpati in their society just a few days ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in honour of Lord Ganesh, who is considered the deity ... more&nbsp

People of all religions have started welcoming Ganpati in their society just a few days ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in honour of Lord Ganesh, who is considered the deity of prosperity by Hindus. The 10-day-long festival is majorly celebrated in western and southern parts of the country. Lord Ganesh's idols are first installed in houses and public places. At the end of the festival, the idols are immersed in a large body of water such as the sea, river or a lake. less&nbsp